A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3941600 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3943508 epoch_slot_no: 12308 block_no: 3941423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 18:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1eb95d67646524119e44c27fac74bcd26a7efd7dca9ed63b4a9a7d3aacb019Block Operator
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